Advice needed, new bike for son

Hi, my son needs a new bike. He is nearly 11 and can just about sit on my bike (16" frame 26" Wheels) We went to Halfords and he tried a Vulcan http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/m ... -bike-2015 but bike was too big. I guess it's because of the 27.5" wheels
A local shop had a Orbea MX50 in small which he tried and it was a much better fit. http://www.cyclesurgery.com/orbea%20mx% ... duct/64261
Is the Orbea good value, or does anyone have any other suggestions?
Cheers.
A local shop had a Orbea MX50 in small which he tried and it was a much better fit. http://www.cyclesurgery.com/orbea%20mx% ... duct/64261
Is the Orbea good value, or does anyone have any other suggestions?
Cheers.
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The wheel size shouldn't make any difference to the saddle to BB length. So either the frame was too big or he's trying to reach the ground.
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Are either of these a better option?
The other problem I have us that my son wants a bike with front suspension like his old one which was a Hotrock 20
The Dawes has a lesser spec and more limited gears but as above will be fine for a bit of smooth trail riding - disc brakes, however, are preferable: though the mechanical ones don't always work any better than V brakes, having disc wheels offers an easier upgrade to hydraulics.
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Thanks you in advance for the advice.